New on sister site PickupTrucks.com this week: A strong month of pickup sales with no changes to the top sellers; increased safety standards lead to lower ratings for pickups; and designers provide their takes on the future of trucks.
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November Sales Breakdown
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Another strong month of sales for pickup trucks keeps automakers afloat while producing no changes to the yearly leaderboard.
Higher Standards, Lower Ratings
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's newer, more stringent safety standards lead to lower ratings for pickups.
Trucks of the Future
Design contests give PickupTrucks.com a glimpse at possible trucks of the future ... the very distant future.
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